NOVEMBER 25~ DAILY REFLECTION ~ from: ALONG THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT ~ by: Dr. David R. Hawkins. ►We honor that which we esteem in others as well as ourselves. Out of this, one honors ones own humanity and that of others and ends up honoring all of life in all its expressions by resignation to Divine Will. With surrender of the ego, the spirit becomes aware of the sanctity of existence.◄ From: “Reality, Spirituality, and Modern Man” (2008), Chapter 11: Belief, Trust and Credibility, p. 224 ------------------------------- With Additional Context: ------------------------------- Humanitarianism takes into account human limitation and is therefore flexible but not foolish or maudlin. An act may be committed in error yet simultaneously have consequences, such as severe social approbation or even death or war. After World War II, survivors on both sides forgave the other because of the severity of the circumstances. This principle is currently operative as a consequence of realizing the severe indoctrination inculcated by the programming of Islamic terrorist ideologies that result in militant suicide bombers who operate from induced authoritative belief systems. Compassion includes recognition of social realities rather than denial of them. We can love and appreciate all the natural beauty of the wild tiger, but it is only the foolish who think they can safely just play with it. As said previously, reality is a consequence of essence and not appearance. It is important to realize that an apologist for evil shares the consequences with varying degrees of karmic responsibility. This is subserved within the common lament, “What did I ever do to deserve this?” This also explains group cultural and national calamities whereby Divine Justice operates via principles of the laws of karma (i.e., “Every hair on your head is counted” [calibration level 1,000]). Resolution It is often said that successful recognition and acceptance of true authority are dependent on having had positive and rewarding experiences with one’s parents during childhood and adolescence during which support and love more than compensated for relinquishment of willfulness and self-centered control issues. The adequate parent is seen as supportive, protective, and a source of pride with which one identifies. The lack of a successful resolution results in lingering resentment or even hatred of all authority figures or their symbols, including God. Sometimes it is only by catastrophe that the self capitulates to the Self. The true Self is solely aligned with the victory of the soul and the breakthrough of spiritual reality. In the course of human events, there is the fulfillment of the dictum that “Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.” Thus, calamitous disasters and worldly catastrophes are paradoxically often the only means remaining for salvation. God is not discovered as a consequence of fear but only when that fear is surrendered. Honor ►We honor that which we esteem in others as well as ourselves. Out of this, one honors ones own humanity and that of others and ends up honoring all of life in all its expressions by resignation to Divine Will. With surrender of the ego, the spirit becomes aware of the sanctity of existence.◄ Out of self-honor arise chivalry (cal. 465) and respect for countrymen as well as heritage and appreciation for the valor of true responsibility. From self-respect arises respect for the rights of others as well as responsibility for personal accountability. Honor is far beyond pride and is, at its very core, humble, thankful, and grateful, out of which one senses the divinity of Creation and the Knowingness, which is expressed by the exclamation, Gloria in Excelsis Deo! From: “Reality, Spirituality, and Modern Man” (2008), Chapter 11: Belief, Trust and Credibility, pp. 222–224
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